Non-Medically Necessary Inductions

When are non-medically necessary inductions acceptable, in your opinion?

The reason for my question is that SIL is due with her first baby on November 11th. She is thrilled to be getting induced on Thursday for no reason other than she wants the baby out now. She's been itching to have my niece since she was 36 weeks saying the baby was healthy enough to be born and hopefully she would go into labor.

I know it's really none of my business and I haven't, nor will I ever, say anything to her. But, I have to admit it seems strange to me to want your baby out before it is ready (barring any medical issues).

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Pratie my heart is aching for you. I have read all 37 pages and its very obvious how pained you really are. I am a mother to a 36 weeker and a 35 weeker, and I have to admit that when I first read your post I thought "if I am really pregnant right now and give birth to another preemie I dont want to go to the preemie board just to get laughed at." But it is very clear to me now that you are in too much pain for any of your words to be taken literally. I really hope your pains heal quickly!

Too much death, too much trauma, I've finally cracked and it's time to face the music. But what do I do?

^Well, in my case I spoke with a therapist and found that a nibble of xanax does wonders for an acute anxiety attack. You're probably overloaded and can't figure out where to let the scared and sad energy out so you go looking for attention in odd places. It's not some unique thing, but in your case it is seriously getting out of control. I'm not saying that to be mean at all.

Pratie, I know how you feel. I feel like a failure, like, all the time. It's been a tough road for me too and I need help and a lot of it. I have to wait until January (when I have insurance again), but until then I just have to remember that this is the DT (when it comes to BBC at least. I won't even go into everything else in my life). The board moves fast and people get unintentionally forgotten and heated debates can feel personal. But at the end of the day, it's just a public forum. You can make friends here, but it can feel daunting. Sometimes I need a break from this place, maybe you do too.

It's all about taking things one day at a time, surely you know.

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As the ninja of your family it is your obligation to step in. Use pee pee if you have to because that’s what it was invented for: violence. - HT

Yes I'm in too much pain. I have nightmares, I've never been one to say "why me" I just keep going but I'm starting to lose strength and question if I can keep going. It's a sad time when you realize how few people would even care if you were gone because they don't care that you're here. Or they hate you because you're an idiot who says stupid shit worded al, wrong all the time.

^^^This looks to me like severe anxiety and depression talking. I know, because I've been exactly where you are. Don't believe your thoughts. You know there are very important people who would miss you if you were gone. People like your LO.

You're feelings matter. You matter.

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As the ninja of your family it is your obligation to step in. Use pee pee if you have to because that’s what it was invented for: violence. - HT